NYT Midi Hints and Solutions for 23. July, 2026
The Midi #23818 for Thursday, July 23, 2026 is a 9x9 grid with 31 clues (16 Across, 15 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Lust and envy, for two”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: Disney villain who says "I was first in line, until the little hairball was born" (4 letters)
9 Across: ___ Gallagher, lead guitarist of Oasis (4 letters)
10 Across: "This can't be good!" (4 letters)
11 Across: Just a stone's throw ___ (4 letters)
12 Across: Some fishing gear (4 letters)
13 Across: Removed the skin of, as a fruit (5 letters)
15 Across: Miniature (3 letters)
16 Across: What a picture might be displayed in (5 letters)
18 Across: Tax filing expert, for short (3 letters)
20 Across: One-named Nigerian singer with the 1985 hit "Smooth Operator" (4 letters)
22 Across: Legendary British director of the 1959 film hinted at by the circled letters (9 letters)
25 Across: "What a shame" (4 letters)
26 Across: Currency in Cologne but not Copenhagen (4 letters)
27 Across: Ham operator? (4 letters)
28 Across: Good-looking fella (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: "___, crackle, pop" (4 letters)
2 Down: State that's got 99 counties, and Mitchell is one (4 letters)
3 Down: Dire, as injuries (9 letters)
4 Down: More crafty (5 letters)
5 Down: Child with "Jr." after his name, maybe (3 letters)
6 Down: Berated (9 letters)
7 Down: Buy-in at the start of a poker hand (4 letters)
8 Down: ___-colored glasses (4 letters)
14 Down: Sprinkle, as of seasoning (4 letters)
17 Down: Spiked clubs used in medieval times (5 letters)
18 Down: African country NE of Cameroon (4 letters)
19 Down: Heap (4 letters)
21 Down: Light brown hue with a French name (4 letters)
23 Down: CBS show that helped popularize forensic science (3 letters)
24 Down: Defeated in a boxing match, for short (3 letters)
How NYT Midi Crossword Works
The NYT Midi Crossword sits between the quick Mini and the full daily crossword in size. Its grid is larger than the Mini's, with longer theme entries and slightly harder clues, but it's still a quick solve. Today's Midi is 9x9 with 31 clues, and its longest answer is 9 letters.
- Mid-Sized Grid Features longer answer entries and richer vocabulary themes than the standard Mini puzzle.
- Layered Hints Use Hint 1 for a descriptive nudge or Hint 2 for letter bounds (first & last letter) before revealing full solution entries.
- Archive Access Select past dates using the date selector above to browse historical Midi puzzle solutions and clue archives.
NYT Midi FAQ for July 23, 2026
How many clues are in the July 23, 2026 NYT Midi crossword?
The Midi (#23818, 2026-07-23) has 31 clues — 16 Across and 15 Down.
What size is the July 23, 2026 Midi grid?
A 9x9 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.